Sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT

Olivia Adam, Guest Writer
September 25, 2010

This year’s administration of the PSAT/NMSQT will take place on Oct. 16 at 8 a.m. The exam, which measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills, is highly recommended to all students with college plans. “[The PSAT is] for students that are planning on going... Read more »

Christian bands kick it up at City Fest

Andrea Abbott, Staff Writer
September 24, 2010

Creating music does not come easy for many artists. Well, good music anyway. Attempting to tie in motivating messages about love and Christianity along with the lyrics seems even more complicated. A few artists hit home with new hits (as well as some classics) about God and positive choices at San... Read more »

Making the most out of community service

Linea Stern, Staff Writer
September 24, 2010

Many colleges expect prospective students to complete one-hundred to two-hundred hours of community service, but when most high school students hear the word community service the thought ‘such a pain’ comes to their minds. However, there are simple ways to find fun community service that completes... Read more »

Homecoming preview: bright lights, big city

Nate DeGour, Lancer Express Writer
September 23, 2010

Where can you find the bright lights of Vegas, the bustling streets of New York, the excitement of Mardi Gras and the starstruck wonder of Hollywood all in the same place?  Carlsbad High School’s 2010 Homecoming. The theme of this year’s Homecoming dance is Bright Lights, Big City and the four... Read more »

Welcome to paradise, please sign our guestbook

Sarah Valverde, Staff Writer
September 21, 2010

If you were to Google ‘souvenir shops in Carlsbad CA’, you would come up with about 140 results. Granted, some of those may end up being guitar stores, but there are still quite a few local shops we take for granted. One of those little sundry shops is Paradise Cottage, located at 2906 State Street. It... Read more »

Student receives opportunity of a lifetime at local concert

Nick La Bounty, staff writer
September 21, 2010

Junior Peter Schrupp attended the 94.9 Independence Jam in Oceanside with a sign and a dream. On August 29, Schrupp went with a few friends to enjoy the local concert, but unexpectedly his musical career reached new heights. While cheering on one of his favorite bands, the Whigs, Schrupp held up a sign... Read more »

Megan Benner, Senior

September 21, 2010

Staff Writer Megan  joined the online staff this year. She enjoys sports, especially playing  soccer and watching football. She loves writing and possibly considers a profession in journalism. “Expect nothing, and you’ll never be disappointed.”

Nick La Bounty, Senior

September 21, 2010

Assistant Editor Nick loves soccer, music  and spending time with family and friends. He hopes to attend a UC school. “You’re only young once, but you can be immature forever. ” – Germaine Greer

Linea Stern, Senior

September 21, 2010

Staff Writer Linea Stern is a Junior at CHS. Linea enjoys snowboarding and traveling. She loves to read books by Sarah Dessen. Her favorite place in the world is Lake Tahoe. Someday Linea hopes to attend UC Santa Cruz and major in communications. “Experience is the name everyone gives to their... Read more »

Sarah Valverde, Junior

September 21, 2010

Assistant Editor Sarah is a rather strange corner-dweller who enjoys sitting in her little cave and poking dead things with popsicle sticks. Just kidding. That would be weird. “We accept the love we think we deserve.” ~Stephen Chbosky

Lancers dominate first home game

Ciara Woods, staff writer
September 21, 2010

“Purple, white, let’s go, let’s fight!” shouted the varsity cheerleading team during the first home game in two years. With great anticipation for the first game, on September 3, Carlsbad fans crowded around the entire stadium before the kickoff.  Prideful Lancer fans filled the stadium to the... Read more »

First pep rally pumps up CHS

Shelby Rowe, Assistant Editor
September 9, 2010

It’s C-BAD time it’s C-BAD time! What! What!” roared the cheerleaders as they pumped up the crowd for the first pep rally of the season. But this wasn’t any plain pep rally; this was the first Alarm Clock Pep Rally of the 2010 season broadcasted live by KUSI news. With a new field and new school... Read more »

Freshmen guide on how to survive

Megan Foy, Editor in Chief
September 9, 2010

As a freshman, I remember the seniors looking like full grown adults instead of seventeen and eighteen year olds. Instead of just walking to class by myself, I insisted on meeting my circle of friends first and then walking together. Freshmen, I too was once intimidated by the sprawling campus. Every... Read more »